Smart Fortwo

City Car Sharing Program, car2go, Pilots In United States

http://techwoo.com/feed (Free subscription) | 11 hours ago

car2go smart fortwo cars are on the streets of Austin as part of the car2go car sharing program.

AutoblogGreen for 11.27.09

Autoblog (Free subscription) | 18 hours ago

VIDEO: Chevrolet Volt tests driver controlled audio warning system with the blind Beep! Electric Smart Fortwo gets shot in Berlin Just off the production line, the Smart Ed is already a star. Report: Renault and Mercedes to team up on small car platform Turns out, the Twizy and the Smart ForFour are cousins. Other news: Something to be thankful for: getting off of gas might reduce road rage Tesla...

Car2Go Program Hits The US

übergizmo (Free subscription) | 19 hours ago

The car2go program has finally been launched in Austin, Texas. In case you’re wondering what car2go is about, it’s basically having a certain number of smart fortwo vehicles made available 24/7 within the city to the people. When it was launched back in Germany in 2008, it was quite successful, so let’s see whether it can duplicate that success in the US. Rates for the car are charged...

Electric Smart Fortwo gets shot in Berlin

AutoblogGreen (Free subscription) | 11/26/2009

Filed under: EV/Plug-in , SMART The next-generation Smart Ed, which just started production in France this week , is out and about on the streets of Berlin being filmed for some sort of promotional video, we think. Treehugger spotted the little all-electric city car zipping around the famous Siegessäule (victory column) landmark with a lens pointed at it. Berlin is home to other electric vehicles,...

Driven: Mitsubishi i Minicar

The Car Connection (Free subscription) | 11/26/2009

Would you buy a K-Car? It's probably not what you might think. So-called kei cars (or K-cars) are popular in Japan because of their tax exemptions and parking advantages. In this segment created more by regulation more than demand, they're limited to about 134 inches in length (more than two feet longer than the smart fortwo) and 58 ..

iQ not unusual enough for you? Toyota will decorate it for free

AutoblogGreen (Free subscription) | 11/26/2009

Filed under: Toyota , UK Toyota iQ - Click above to enlarge There's no doubt that the Toyota iQ gets noticed. The unusual car - like the Smart Fortwo - stands out in traffic while the frugal 1.0-litre VVT-i model emits only 99 grams of CO 2 per km. How can you make the city runabout stand out even more? By plastering your company's name all over the sides, of course. For a limited time, business iQ...

Daimler And Renault Get Smart

The Truth About Cars (Free subscription) | 11/25/2009

Autocar reports that the next-generation of Smart city car is being co-developed by Daimler and Renault. The rear-engined platform is being described as “modular,” with variable wheelbase and track, and will underpin the next Smart ForTwo and ForFour as well as several Renaults. Initially Mercedes will provide three-pot engines with six-speed manual and seven-speed dual-clutch [...]

Report: Renault and Mercedes to team up on small car platform

AutoblogGreen (Free subscription) | 11/25/2009

Filed under: Mercedes Benz , Renault Renault Twizzy ZE concept - click above for high-res image gallery According to a report in UK magazine AutoCar, Mercedes-Benz and Renault are planning to collaborate on a new modular micro-car platform. The new architecture would form the basis of the next generation of Smart cars as well as the new Twizzy electric vehicle from Renault. Like the current Smart...

Mitsubishi considering gasoline-engine MiEV

Range Rover (Free subscription) | 11/25/2009

Mitsubishi already plans on selling its little MiEV electric car in the U.S. within the next 18 months, and it appears that we may get a gasoline powered version of the roomy micro car as well. Automotive News is reporting that Mitsubishi is mulling the idea of putting petrol power in charge of propulsion of some i models, giving dealers a higher volume line that can compete with the Smart Fortwo....

• REPORT: Mitsubishi considering gasoline-engine MiEV - Autoblog

Mitsubishi brings i-MiEV to Vancouver, might bring gas-powered version to U.S.

AutoblogGreen (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009

Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Mitsubishi For all the work that Mitsubishi has done selling the i-MiEV as an electric vehicle around the world - Japan , New Zealand , the UK , Europe , etc. - the car is actually a modified version of the i , a tiny kei car offered in Japan and Europe. The jellybean shape could make it to the U.S. market with not only the all-electric powertrain as an option, but also a...

Daimler Begins Production Of Smart Fortwo Electric Drive In France

Automotive Business Review (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009

1,000 vehicles will be provided to customers participating in various mobility projects in major cities in Europe and the US

Choosing a Smart May Be Getting Smarter

All Small Cars (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009

Last week our partners over at AllCarsElectric.com reported on a story that should perk the interests of the small car enthusiast. The successful Smart ForTwo might be becoming an even smarter choice for urban commuters with the addition of an all-electric drivetrain. Yes, that's right, you might be able to run to work in back without ever using...

Electric Smart Rolling Down the Line

Autopia (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009

Drum roll please! The electric Smart ForTwo is officially underway at Daimler’s factory in Hambach, France. From an urban mobility standpoint, there’s been a lot to love about the Smart from the get go. Although small, it’s built like a tank, it offers the comfort and convenience you’d expect and and it gets great mileage. But [...]

Smart ForTwo Electric Drive Production Gets Rolling In France

All Cars Electric (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009

Daimler AG reported today that production of the second generation Smart ForTwo Electric Drive (ED) has begun at their plant in Hambach, France. The ForTwo employs modern lithium-ion batteries to store power for the car's electric drivetrain. The new car builds on the first generation vehicle, which endured real world testing at the hands of 100...

• Daimler kicks off production of 1,000 Smart ForTwo electric drive units - eGMCarTech

Production of Smart ForTwo ED Battery Electric Vehicle Gets Underway in France

Green Car Advisor (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009

Production of the Smart ForTwo ED plug-in electric vehicle began this week at Daimler AG's factory in Hambach, France, the automaker reported today. The first 1,000 of the zero-emissions ForTwo EDs (electric drives) will be provided to customers participating in various mobility projects in major cities in Europe and the U.S. in order to generate broad feedback on electric driving under everyday conditions....

Smart Fortwo Electric Drive production will begin next month

habser | 10/09/2009

Daimler will begin series production of the new Smart Fortwo Electric Drive in November at the Hambach factory in France. The announcement was made when French president Nicolas Sarkozy visited the plant.

Smart Fortwo Edition Highstyle launched in the U.K.

habser | 10/04/2009

For only £10,900, you can have the latest version of the Smart Fortwo city car — the Smart Fortwo Edition Highstyle . It features metallic chocolate brown metallic paintwork, and 15-inch alloys to set it apart from standard Smarts. In addition, it has a silver tridion safety cell and aluminum-look ‘highstyle’ logos.

Brabus Ultimate High Voltage based on Smart ForTwo

habser | 09/22/2009

Brabus Ultimate High Voltage was unveiled at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show and represents the production version of the Smart Fortwo Brabus Electric Drive Concept which made its debut back in March at the Geneva Motor Show.